Overview
Explore Varanasi on a private full-day tour that includes a sunrise and sunset boat ride on the Ganges River. Visit landmarks in and around Varanasi including Banaras Hindu University (BHU)'s Bharat Kala Bhavan museum, and Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath — an important Buddhist site. Finally, watch the evening aarti ceremony from the sunset boat cruise.
Highlight
• Private 14-hour tour of Varanasi with Ganges River cruise
• Take two cruises on the Ganges River, one at sunrise and one at sunset that includes the Ganga Aarti ceremony.
• Visit two Hindu temples, and a musuem on the Banaras Hindu University campus
• See Dhamekh Stupa, an important Buddhist site in Sarnath
• Includes private guide and vehicle, Ganges boat ride and hotel pickup and drop-off
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Engliah Speaking Tour Guide
Private transportation
Water bottel
In-vehicle air conditioning
Morning and Boat ride at Ganges
Food and drinks
Accommodation
Any Entry fee
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Pickup from Hotel or Your desired location in Varanasi.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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1 hour
5:30 AM - Pickup from Hotel/Airport/Train Station In Varanasi
After early morning pickup at 5:30am from your hotel, take a sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River. Witness morning rituals performed at the riverside. -
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
1 hour
Afterward, follow your guide on a short walking tour of the old city's alleyways and catch sight of the Kashi Vishwanath, one of the holiest Hindu temples.
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Banaras Hindu University
1 hour
Stop for breakfast (own expense), then head to Banaras Hindu University at 10am. Established in 1916, BHU is the largest university campus in Asia.
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Bharat Kala Bhavan
1 hour
Tour the campus and see the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum and the new Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple), which is an exact replica of the original Vishwanath Temple.
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Bharat Mata Temple
30 min
Continue to Mother India Temple, built in 1918 and housing an unusual marble relief map of the Indian subcontinent.
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Sarnath
2 hours
At 12:30pm, learn about the silk weaving traditions of Varanasi, then take a break for lunch (own expense). Afterward, drive about eight miles (13 km) to Sarnath to take in Dhamekh Stupa, known as the place where the Buddha gave his first sermon.
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Archaeological Museum
1 hour
You'll also visit the Archaeological Museum, which features treasures that date to the 3rd-century BC (closed Fridays).
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Ganges River
3 hours
At 5pm, take another boat ride on the Ganges to view the cremation grounds, then return to Dashashwamedh Ghat to watch the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony.
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1 hour
Your tour ends with return to your hotel around 8pm.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Varanasi Full-day Tour with Guide & Boat Ride
Can I cancel Varanasi Full-day Tour with Guide & Boat Ride for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 14 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Pickup from Hotel or Your desired location in Varanasi. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Engliah Speaking Tour Guide
- Private transportation
- Water bottel
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Morning and Boat ride at Ganges
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Accommodation
- Any Entry fee
Which places does it visit?
It visits Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Kala Bhavan, Bharat Mata Temple, Sarnath, Archaeological Museum, Ganges River.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
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